15. Pray to me when you are in trouble!I will deliver you, and you will honor me!”
16. God says this to the evildoer:“How can you declare my commands,and talk about my covenant?
17. For you hate instructionand reject my words.
18. When you see a thief, you join him;you associate with men who are unfaithful to their wives.
19. You do damage with words,and use your tongue to deceive.
20. You plot against your brother;you slander your own brother.
21. When you did these things, I was silent,so you thought I was exactly like you.But now I will condemn youand state my case against you!
22. Carefully consider this, you who reject God!Otherwise I will rip you to shredsand no one will be able to rescue you.
23. Whoever presents a thank-offering honors me.To whoever obeys my commands, I will reveal my power to deliver.”